Why the FANTASTIC BEASTS Franchise failed - JK Rowling, Bad Writing, and a Cursed Cast.
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- Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024
- Dive into the intricate world of the Fantastic Beasts franchise with our in-depth video essay. We explore the series' tumultuous journey, comparing it to the beloved Harry Potter saga, and dissect the factors leading to its critical reception. From the controversies surrounding its cast and crew to the writing challenges it faced, we uncover the reasons behind the franchise's struggle to enchant its audience. Join us as we analyze the behind-the-scenes magic and mayhem that shaped the fate of Fantastic Beasts.
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0:00 - Intro
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6:25 - The Writing Problem
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Newt felt like a background character in his own franchise
I really wanted to see the series focus on Newt and the fantastic beasts! They should make separate movies, the Dumble/Grindle prequels complrtely apart from Newt/Beasts adventures, and then they'd see what fans actually want to see.
I'm so glad you posted this! I've always struggled to articulate why I disliked these movies so much, and you hit the nail on the head with how Newt could have been anyone and it wasn't really his story. Thanks for the marvelous video!
I’m so glad it resonated with you! Making the story less about Newt was where it all came tumbling down I think.
@@BrettsThoughts I agree! I would've loved a series where he travels around the magical world and learns about all the magical creatures! I wasn't expecting/didn't need the Dumbledore/Grindelwald plot
I'm glad fellow clever people exist who despised this rubbish series.
The major factor in the Beasts movies doing poorly is fans sadly refusing to give money to a virulent TERF spewing hate and utterly betraying the lessons of equality and acceptance from her own books. As long as she declares every Potter dollar as supporting her views, the franchise will suffer.
People really didn't bother to do their homework. We were told how the prequels were ALWAYS going to be about the Dumbledore vs Grindelwald saga. They said that in a few interviews after FB succeeded in the theaters. The problem was WB chose money over competent storytelling. They wanted the films to reach a more "family oriented" audience, which meant more cutesy wittle creatures even though they had no place in the stories. WB also insisted on signing the actors from the first FB film into multiple movie deals even though they, like the creatures, no longer had a place in the stories moving forward.
Honestly, getting rid of Johnny Depp was the thing that made me the most disappointed
Should have kept Colin as the bad guy....Depp's acting style and the extreme look they went with just did not work. I like Depp, but not everything he touches is golden
It’s giving 🖤🐍Reputation🐍🖤
I was getting 1989 but sure
Personally I really loved the fantastic beasts series.. i dont know why it got so much hate
I'm glad you loved it. I really struggled to connect to it.
Makes sense with the points u outlined.. never noticed these
@@BrettsThoughtsI never noticed u got such low views.. i am actually asleep at the time u upload. Today i saw it a bit early
Cant lie.. i was a bit surprised by such low views.. u deserve a lot more
Cant wait to see you get the success u deserve
We are in this together
PS: when will create new shorts and something like the triwizard tournament again? Really love those
It’s awesome, I don’t understand why people hate it either. Newt fits perfectly into the story. Grindelwald appeared in the first one, so it’s only natural that Dumbledore would appear in the next. Plus, the writers all said after the first one that this would connect to the Dumbledore vs. Grindelwald conflict.
@@kevincobble934 Yep samee
This movie franchise was doomed from the start there’s nothing that can save this film series
I love Fantastic Beasts, don’t get why everyone hates it, can’t wait to watch this video!
I've tried to be objective. Personally I couldn't really connect to the plot or the characters very much.
@@BrettsThoughts Fair enough, I think it was a great video though, and you’re one of my favourite RUclipsrs, I can’t believe you actually replied to my comment!
Boring, incoherent, frequently disrespected canon (showing cynical intentions), weak, stereotypical characters, poorly written, lacking in magic and what made HP memorable, etc...
I think it has a lot going for it, but it didn’t have a great driving plot and what they have seems like it has no destination to me.
Newt scamander will be mine and no one can take him away from me ! Newt forever !
I mean i personally enjoyed watching the fantastic beasts so :]
That's great! I wish I had
I don't think J.K.'s philosophical and basically scientificly accurate thoughts could've played into this at all.
The community you speak of is small. Very small. People might support but they have no idea what they are really supporting because they haven't thought deeply enough about it anyway.
The movies just weren't the best unfortunately. The story was all over the place and didn't make sense. Lots of member-berries and scattered ideas throughout.
What happened to Nagini? Why did the Chillin bow to Dumbledore when he's clearly NOT pure of heart? If anything Jacob was. But he was the most boring character too. So maybe he wasn't fully fleshed out? Idk just a couple off the top of my head.
Crazy how backwards this world is. The 3rd movie killed Dumbledore's character for me and the Wizarding worlds innocence of the OG 8. I will never recommend Fantastic Beasts.
The series didn’t fail. Some people just can’t understand complex plots. I had no issue following them. Plus, David Yates confirmed that’s he’s “sure [they’ll] be back” and that the series “is parked.” You can start a parked car. The series is great!
Na man. The reviews and the critics are bad for a reason man. Complex plots. Lol like you're the only one who can understand them or something? Like a good story and character motivations can't be understood at all. Oookkaaayyy lol
@@BrD4GOD No man. Use logic. Why would they dedicate a them park, rumored Jude Law project, and new tours to what you deem a “failure”? The films are great! Most people aren’t that smart, and that’s a fact.
@kevincobble934 lol ok you're trolling. Whatever's in your drink plz share
@@BrD4GOD I’m not trolling. The films are very good. How is it trolling that I enjoyed seeing an expansion of the Wizarding World, a young Dumbledore, more Deathly Hallows lore, Grindelwald at his prime with the Elder Wand, other Wizard Communities and Ministries, the concept of the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them textbook adapted to screen, and Dumbledore duel Grindelwald? Crimes of Grindelwald expanded on the darkness from Deathly Hallows. This is a story that expanded the lore in a good way. So you’re saying that I’m trolling because I have a different opinion than you? That’s not how this works. I’m sorry that you feel so closed-minded.
@kevincobble934 No, I think it's cool to see them expand on the lore a bit. But the execution wasn't good man. It was just ok.
Personally the last duel was so underwhelming. It just doesn't make sense the whole blood pack thing. And their "love" which as a Christian I think is wrong anyway, take that as you will, was never expanded on at all. Like lots of things. Like where did Nagini go? She was there and then she wasn't. The actor change was shocking to me, and there was never enough charisma attributed to Grindlewald anyway.
It's just underwhelming in general.
I'd love to hear why you like it so much. I've heard people really try to repair the plot, but to no avail.
For me I really liked the OG 8 movies. They were all great and had a purpose. Some plot holes and things left out of the books but still great.
This series, with all of the issues, doesn't work.
Anyway, I appreciate you talking with me about it. I am really trying to just pick people's brains by disagreeing to prove why it's good or bad to me. It's opinion, but general concensus is usually valuable, hence the scores both audience and critics. Usually you can tell if it's politically motivated. The 3rd movie here is chocked full of modernity too. Which turned me off a bit.
Just leaving a support comment 🧡✨
I appreciate it! x
These movies marked the downfall of the magic of Harry Potter. Now look at all the mainstream normies flocking to Harry Potter and over-consuming needless merch that never needed to be available to anyone at all. These new fans and social justice warriors have turned what was once a mythical fandom into an almost fast food commodity.
These movies were okay at best, there was nothing "Harry Pottery" about them, beside the fact they were in a world of magical creatures and used wands.
social justice warriors like Harry Potter? I think you're confused friend, and in the wrong decade.
who asked@@souplife1
@@ryanmay1298 you don't have to reply lmao, you could have ignored me. You know SJW hasn't been used by anyone over the age of 50 in like, a decade right? Lame ass boomer.
JK ROWLING IS DOLORES UMBRIDGE